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Formed in 2005, Iceni is now the market leader and preferred consultancy for a fast-growing number of clients. We have always sought to provide the skills of an advisor with the instincts of a developer.
We achieve this by knowing our tradecraft –the technical skills that come through years of education and on-the-job experience that is recognised by professional accreditation. But it is also daring to be different; being proactive and thinking strategically. Our client relationships are built on trust, togetherness, enthusiasm, and a courage to challenge, where appropriate. The technical specialisms that the company hold have widened, but this fundamental objective remains the same. We are committed to putting our client’s interests first – and providing them with the tools to significantly improve their performance.
Your Strategic Advisors
Ian Anderson
Chief Executive
Andrew Gale
Chief Operating Officer
We’re proud to say that we’re an award-winning consultancy. We’ve a positive, creative mindset, and we’re passionate about what we do.
James Bompas
Director | Business Devt. & Strategic Planning
Claire Cogar Director
Laurie Handcock Director
Silke Gruner Director
Kieron Hodgson
Nick Walker Director
Jonathan Stewart Director Nick Ireland Director
Matt Kinghan Director Paul McColgan Director
Callum Fraser Director
Gary Mappin Director
Gemma Gallant Director
Ian Gallacher
Director Ian Mayhead
Director
Director
Lewis Westhoff
Director Lorna O’Carroll
Director Nick Grant
Director
James Jaulim Director
James Waterhouse
Director
Simon Fowler Director
Jamie Sullivan
Director
Clive Burbridge
Director
John Mumby Director
Rob Amey
Director
Institutions & Funds
Recent investment in the UK Modular sector has boosted the prospects for modular housing, and its potential to improve efficiency in the construction industry is being well received by many of Iceni’s clients. We are therefore at the forefront of this sector, leaving us excellently placed to provide our clients with the trusted advisor they need.
Shifting construction away from traditional methods has the potential to dramatically change the way we build. Off-site manufacturing is able to address some of the challenges that the construction industry is currently facing including rising labour costs, shortage of skilled labour and availability of materials. Given the current market sentiment the potential for cost savings to be made on projects is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition for many of our clients.
Formed in 2005, Iceni is now the market leader and preferred consultancy for a fast-growing number of clients. From our offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, and Manchester, we deliver on a variety of schemes across the UK. Across our various disciplines we have great experience in advising on modular homes, and are currently promoting the use of modular housing to a number of our clients to assist them with the financial viability of their schemes. As a result we believe that a number of our clients will begin to make the transition to off-site manufacturing as the sector continues to expand, and consequently there are greater efficiencies and cost savings to be made.
We have always sought to provide the “skills of a planner with the instincts of a developer”. The technical specialisms that the company hold have widened, but this fundamental objective
remains the same. We are committed to putting our client’s interests first – and providing them with the tools to significantly improve their performance.
We achieve this by knowing our tradecraft – the technical skills that come through years of education and on-the- job experience that is recognised by professional accreditation. But it is also daring to be different; being proactive and thinking strategically. Our client relationships are built on trust, togetherness, enthusiasm, and a courage to challenge, where appropriate.
This document specifically showcases some of the work we have done on modular housing, our experience ranges from advising on a single unit up to schemes of almost 2,000 homes.
We are able to provide specialist advice in the fields of archaeology; built heritage and townscape; delivery; design; EIA management; engagement; planning; sustainable development and transport. Our team are talented, relentless, intelligent, bold and experienced. Individually or collectively, you’ll know when you’re with Iceni Projects.
Projects
People
Arena Essex
Thurrock
Authority: Thurrock Council
Proposal: Residential-led application for up to 2,500 dwellings
Services: Planning; Impact Management; Sustainable Development
Status: Under Consideration
Iceni Projects were instructed in late 2017 to submit a hybrid planning application for up to 2,500 dwellings; a new lido with ancillary café; community pavilion; mountain bike / pump track; primary school; convenience retail store; open space and transport upgrades. This planning application, complete with Environmental Impact Assessment, was submitted in November 2018.
The site is extremely challenging from a technical perspective and has a very large number of planning constraints. For this reason, the site has historically stalled, notwithstanding a single-issue review as part of the former Regional Spatial Strategy that identified the site as being well-placed to support growth around Lakeside Shopping Centre. These constraints include: Green Belt; existing uses (motorsport circuit); overhead pylons; protected cudweed; HSE consultation zones; being within an air quality management area; a susceptibility to noise from the A13 dual carriageway and M25 motorway; being in an area prone to highway blockages and as a former quarry site there are also significant topographical challenges.
In responding to the above, Iceni Projects prepared a Planning Performance Agreement (PPA) that responded to the number and breadth of statutory and nonstatutory consultees. This PPA was supported by Thurrock Council as the Local Planning Authority and is now being used as the basis for all PPAs in the Borough.
Town Centre
Slough
Authority: Slough Borough Council
Proposal: Residential led mixed use development, to provide up to 1,600 new homes alongside retail, leisure and commercial and office floorspace Services: Planning
Status: Outline planning application submitted
The Queensmere and Observatory Shopping Centres, are located within the heart of Slough Town Centre. The sites have been earmarked for regeneration by Slough Borough Council for over ten-years, with clear aspirations for a development which could transform the Town Centre and provide a significant uplift in the number of homes.
Iceni was instructed by British Land as the Planning Consultant, to lead on the planning application strategy and submission – to redevelop the Queensmere shopping centre part of the site to provide up to 1,600 residential units, up to 40,000 sqm of office floorspace, and between 5,500 and 12,000 sqm of flexible town centre commercial retail and community floorspace, as well as the potential for a live music venue or cinema. The scheme also has the potential to significantly enhance the public realm, through the provision of a Town Square, Local Square and Urban Park.
Given the scale of the proposals and the long term nature of the development, achieving maximum levels of flexibility for the proposed development was of critical importance. Given the importance of the site to the Council and to the future regeneration of Slough, Iceni was involved in over two years of pre-application engagement with officers at Slough, where positive discussions were had resulting in the proposals submitted to planning. The proposals were submitted through an Outline Planning Application with all matters reserved in October 2021.
Ponds Farm Thurrock
Authority: Thurrock Council
Proposal: x
Services: Planning; Imapct Management
Status: Completed
Iceni Projects was appointed by Cogent Land LLP to promote Ponds Farm through the plan-making process and to advance an outline planning application, with a supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Iceni Projects advised on planning; EIA coordination and transport-related matters.
The outline planning application sought up to 38,686m2 of employment floorspace and a new means of vehicular access. In determining the outline application, the Planning Committee supported the employment benefits of the site; the defensible boundaries of the site; its strategic positioning and that the site was identified in emerging planning policy. Given the positioned of the site in the Green Belt it was subsequently referred to the Secretary of State who confirmed that it was not necessary to “call in” the planning application.
Whilst the site had inherent constraints of being positioned in the Green Belt, which required a robust planning case to be made (with a support Environmental Impact Assessment) it was well positioned next to the Strategic Highway Network (the M25 and A13 corridors). The site is also situated with close proximity to London Gateway Port and the Port of Tilbury. The site also has the potential to provide up to 900 full time jobs.
East Tilbury Settlement Extension | East Tilbury
Authority: Proposal:
Proposal: 1,000 homes and supporting infrastructure, a new school and local centre
Services: EIA; Socio-Economic; Transport; Sustainability; Heritage / Townscape; Engagement; Archaeology
Status: Under consideration
Iceni Projects has a strong and committed presence in the Thames Estuary.
We have over a decades’ experience in helping our clients to deliver sustainable growth across the region. Iceni works constructively with developers, local communities and councils, as well as regional bodies and national government, to support the Thames Estuary in realising its ambitious growth potential.
Key to this is long-term, strategic thinking. This means linking employment hubs to new and existing communities, facilitating growth through infrastructure investment and delivering meaningful benefits in the places where development is taking place.
East Tilbury is a place that is strategically well-placed in the Thames Gateway. It is positioned to the east of London; is well connected by rail and the Strategic Highway Network (with the M25 and A13) and has an abundance of economicled projects coming forward in the area – including London Gateway which is the single largest economic regeneration project in the UK.
Notwithstanding the opportunities that East Tilbury presents it is a settlement that has a rich history. The area has historically provided an important defensive
Eastgate Basildon
Authority: x
Proposal: x
Services: x
Status: x
Iceni Projects are assisting Infrared Capital Partners with their ongoing ambitions to invest in the future of Basildon Town Centre. An outline planning application has been submitted, comprising enhancements to the Eastgate Shopping Centre, a modernised and reconfigured Asda Supermarket, new living accommodation and the re-provision of Baildon’s Bus Station.
Outline planning permission has received a resolution to grant from Basildon Council for the comprehensive redevelopment of the Eastgate Centre and the surroundings in the centre of Basildon. The proposals will consolidate the retail function and provide new leisure and commercial facilities to strengthen the viability of the town centre, alongside promoting the evening and night time economy. Living accommodation is also proposed through the delivery of approximately 2,800 new dwellings, to include market housing, affordable housing, student, co-living and later living space. Importantly the proposals also include major landscape improvements, new public and private gardens and green area, play space and cycle routes through the town centre.
Our People
John Mumby Director, Planning
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07887 294 390
E: jmumby@iceniprojects.com
John provides valued advice to clients to maximise opportunities and identify an optimum strategy to achieve the best outcome.
John has over 18 years experience working within the private sector after gaining a Bachelors degree in Architecture and Town Planning from the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Extensive experience has been gained from a wide breadth of projects from intricate, small scale schemes to large urban development projects and John has a proven ability to provide quality advice on the full range of services from feasibility to completion including, where necessary, through the appeal process. Projects have been undertaken nationwide, covering a spectrum of planning, environmental, heritage and political factors.
Range of experience covers residential, commercial and mixed use developments, Local Plan site promotions and allocations, as well as a good understanding of the Neighbourhood Plan process. John has notable knowledge of retail developments ranging from out of town bulky goods schemes to small format convenience goods stores. Time has been spent seconded to developers providing in-house planning advice on a range of issues covering both strategic planning and development control proposals.
Gary Mappin Director, Planning (Glasgow)
T: 020 3640 8508
M: 07798 708 549
E: gmappin@iceniprojects.com
Gary operates at the forefront of town planning to unlock value for clients.
Gary is a skilled planning consultant with over 25 years of experience advising clients in the private and public sector throughout Scotland. He has a track record in advising on major development proposals, understanding the policy and detailed planning considerations and forming highly constructive working relationships with local planning authorities and other stakeholders.
Gary set up Mappin Consulting Ltd in 2013, having previously been the Regional Senior Director for GVA Grimley in Glasgow from 2005 to 2008. In June 2016 Gary opened the first regional Iceni Projects office in Glasgow, followed by Manchester in 2017. Iceni Projects was the Royal Town Planning Institute’s Planning Consultancy of the Year in 2016.
Gary is chairman of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Commercial Property Forum and is a Trustee of The Crichton Trust, an award winning regeneration project based at the former Crichton Royal Hospital complex in Dumfries He also sits on Glasgow City Council’s City Centre Strategy Board.
Gary is currently advising on major projects such as Moda Living’s Holland Park build-forrent development in Glasgow, and the proposed Rosewood Hotel at the former Royal High School in Edinburgh.
Introduction Our Projects
Our People Added Value
Added Value SDS
Irrespective of the scale, complexity or societal benefits of a development proposal, it will always attract local opposition, which makes decision taking harder.
Iceni prides itself on formulating new, distinct and innovative tools and techniques for demonstrating why new development should be supported and why it will have positive transformational effects on communities.
We have developed our own techniques for formulating development proposals, operating at the local level within communities to identify how developments can have the greatest effect on peoples lives, and be delivered in a highly successful and sustainable way.
Sustainable Development Scorecardwww.thescorecard.org.uk
Added Value Iceni Intelligence
Whilst Iceni is a national consultancy, we pride ourselves on having a thorough local understanding of the communities we are seeking to change. We therefore have a suite of area based experts to understand, monitor and identify planning and political change across geographic areas.
This work extends beyond monitoring of Local Plans and considers issues such as the political composition and priorities of an area. Objectively Assessed Need and signs of market failure across the full use spectrum from housing, through employment to social and transport infrastructure. We also monitor significant planning decisions and the ways in which planning policies are applied in practice through casework decisions at Planning Committees and the Planning Inspectorate. This work greatly enhances the quality of the commercial advice we provide.
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Added Value iSite
iSite pulls together a number of services to enable the promoter of a project – but equally the respective consultant, local authority, consultee, local community and wider interested party – to gain the knowledge and understanding of a site or location that historically has only been possible from an in-depth site visit. Moreover, many projects are of the size and scale that even a physical site visit renders difficult to comprehend.
The key focus of iSite is to provide an intelligent digital design and consultation tool. This incorporates the use of drone photography, 360° camerawork (think Google Street View for buildings), interactive, virtual consultation halls and project web sites that can pool together all of the information for effective file management and sharing. So whether you need to initiate an initial site survey appraisal, team site visit, pre-application meeting, public consultation event or committee presentation, iSite can help.
iSite wont be for everyone. We understand that. But if you are looking for cost-effective ways to progress with your proposals, it could be the answer.
Added Value Place
Sites don’t start with, and aren’t defined by, planning policy. They’re defined by people. And people bring a melting pot of ideas and opinions.
Not everyone will necessarily share the view that a site needs developing, regenerating or renewal, especially in areas undergoing massive amounts of change or those where nothing has happened despite the will to see it happen.
They are sites that often mean more to people than an abstract red line on an OS plan, where physical and social barriers override site boundaries. Where people have a connection to their incidental bit of city they call home.
They have a past, they have a present and a future. Just like people.
Iceni Place delivers an approach that welcomes all of these views, fears, hopes and dreams into a collaborative process built on listening. It starts with people, asking “What does success look like to you?” and ends with a legacy of better places.
Added Value Iceni Futures
The Iceni Futures team was set up in response to the rapidly changing world and the acknowledgment that more than ever, we need to create futureproofed and sustainable development. The teams role is to assess, predict and influence change across the development industry. In practice that means exploring how places and people will function in the future, analysing existing barriers and providing strategic advice which aligns with clients goals and aspirations to ensure development is fit for the future.
The team doesn’t claim to be experts in every new discipline or product, but they understand the existing barriers and outdated development processes that persist across the industry and the importance of working innovatively and smarter to deliver client visions and change that actually works. It’s understood that each client will need tailored advice and the Futures team look to work collaboratively to provide advice which is tailored to a specific site, company strategy or product. Essentially, if you’re looking to plan for or capitalise on the future, Iceni Futures can be there to support you and drive that ambition.
Added Value Vu.City
Vi.City is the largest and most truly accurate 3D interactive model development to date. Testing initial draft proposals or sites within this software can significantly optimise feasibility and preapplication stages leading directly to better decision making through the process. It is beneficial for the client and the planning process to be able to collaborate in this way, optimising strategy brought forward and cutting down on unnecessary delays in programme, scoping, etc.
This is a 3D modelling tool which covers many parts of the UK but its particularly detailed in relation to the area of London. More and more Councils and consultee bodies, such as Historic England, are adopting this licensing to have their own facility in-house. Iceni Projects can consult more effectively with the relevant public bodies to achieve the best outcomes for a project through the use of Vu.City software.
Archaeology | Built Heritage & Townscape | Design | Economics | Engagement | Impact Management
Landscape | Place | Planning | Transport
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